Ground Instructor

A. Job Purpose

The Ground Instructor will be responsible to impart DGCA CPL ground training to cadets as per a curriculum defined for the Air India FTO. The Ground Instructor will be responsible for adhering to the quality norms, providing inputs on exam registration for students, and maintaining training records as per regulatory requirements. Ground Instructors will be expected to use new technological initiatives in trainings.

B. Key Accountabilities

• Develop CPL Ground Training Curriculum and ensure updates reflecting latest operating techniques, instructions and DGCA regulations.
• Impart these trainings to cadets enrolled in the Air India FTO.
• Assist in monitoring and developing personal qualities and discipline of cadets.
• Monitor each cadet's progress and support all cadets in learning.
• Provide reports on each cadet to the instructional heads every week.
• Ensure standardization of all theoretical knowledge instruction for the Air India FTO.
• Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements for DGCA CPL Ground trainings and examinations (DGCA WPC).
• Develop material for classes, periodic cadet evaluation, and maintain records.
• Ensure maintenance of all training aids, highlight deficiencies in training standards.
• Ensure preparation and regular updates to training documents like coursework, SOPs, etc.
• Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

C. Skills Required for the Role

• Strong Leadership
• Approachable
• Strategic Planning
• Motivational
• Communication Skills
• Empathetic
• Interpersonal Skills
• Able to Connect

D. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cadet satisfaction with Ground Instruction as part of the course
• Cadet quality assessment by CGI and flight instructor feedback
• Time taken per cadet to complete DGCA CPL Theoretical exams

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Stakeholders:

• Collaboration with FTO team
• ATOs
• Pilot Training team at the airline

External Stakeholders:

• Any FTO Partners
• AI Cadets
• Regulatory Authorities
• Partner schools
• Courseware developers
• Any other partners

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and/or CPL or corresponding defense license

Experience:

Minimum:

• 2+ years instructional experience with an FTO / pilot training / Defence Training Organisation / Aviation training organization within last 5 years (As per DGCA CAR Section-7 Series D Part-I)

Desired:

• 4+ years experience as Ground Instructor or equivalent in ATOs / FTOs globally
• Experience in training operations/airline operations/management roles with leading airlines